Namibia: Namibian Athletes Compete At Cape Town Marathon

Three Namibian athletes represented the country at the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa on Sunday after earning sponsorship from SanlamAllianz. Read more »

Namibia: Genocide Day - The Problem of the Problematic

As Genocide Remembrance Day approaches, any bona fide Namibian genocide descendant cannot but reflect on what happened as well as visualise the day. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Coach Broos Banks On Local Stars for World Cup

South Africa coach Hugo Broos will rely heavily on locals at the 2026 World Cup -- bucking a trend among African qualifiers to choose Europe-based players. Read more »

Namibia: 'Fix Your Own Roads' Call Draws Fire

A Windhoek councillor has come under fire for proposing residents of Havana's Eneas Peter Nanyemba section "take up rakes and spades" and repair damaged gravel roads in their area… Read more »

Namibia: State, Businesses Face Utility Cutoffs

Government offices, institutions and businesses that owe local authorities will have their water and electricity cut if they do not settle their debt by 5 June. Read more »

Namibia: Four Wise Women Talk the Talk

The inaugural 'Inspired By Sessions' public dialogue event will bring prominent Namibian women leaders to Windhoek this Saturday to discuss personal growth and leadership. Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Says Discoloured Water Not Health Risk

The City of Windhoek has clarified that the discoloured water reported in some parts of the capital does not pose a health risk to residents. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Plans Dual Carriageways for High-Risk Roads

The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to construct dual-carriageway freeways across Namibia to reduce road accidents and improve transport efficiency and economic activity. Read more »

Namibia: NSFAF Sues Former Chief Nghiwete for N$4.3m

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund has launched legal action against former chief executive Hilya Nghiwete, demanding the repayment of N$4.3 million. Read more »

Namibia: High Court Judge Rejects Secret Trial for Intelligence Boss

A clear case would have to be made out and it should be truly necessary before public access to court proceedings is restricted based on "national security", a judge stated in a… Read more »

Namibia: Forensic Probe Ordered Into Swapo Fishing Company Gendev

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered a forensic investigation into a Swapo fishing company, as a boardroom 'civil war' intensifies over allegations of missing millions and… Read more »

Africa: Do Ordinary Africans Have Anything to Celebrate?

Africa will celebrate Africa Day on Monday. But for many Africans it is just another day off. Read more »

Africa: Africa Day Is a Call to Business, Not Just Governments

Every year on May 25, Africa Day provides us with a moment to pause and reflect on the kind of continent we are building. But this is not a question for governments nor for… Read more »

Namibia: House Prices Out of Reach for Ordinary Namibian

About 70% of Namibians can no longer afford formal housing as soaring property prices, weak income growth and limited access to mortgage finance continue to push home ownership… Read more »

Namibia: NamWater Reverses Friday Water Interruption Plan

NamWater has postponed its planned 24-hour water supply interruption that was scheduled for Friday. Read more »

Namibia: Mother Accused of Throwing Twins in Pond Denied Bail

The woman, who allegedly threw her toddler twins into a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region, has been remanded in custody following her appearance in the Outapi… Read more »

Namibia: Katima Hosts Crucial Round 3 Volleyball Battles

The MTC Volleyball National League heads to Katima Mulilo this weekend for Round 3 action, with teams looking to build momentum after a dramatic and highly competitive second round… Read more »

Namibia: Strong Wrestling Squad Selected for SA Champs

The Namibia Wrestling Federation (NWF) has named a strong squad of 35 wrestlers for the South African Greco-Roman Championships in Pretoria next weekend and is confident of a rich… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Ministers to Tackle Global Power Shifts

Southern African Development Community (SADC) ministers of foreign affairs will gather in South Africa this week to map out a unified regional response to changing global… Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Hit By 24-Hour Water Interruption

NAMWATER says residents of Windhoek and surrounding areas will experience a 24-hour water supply interruption after a major pipeline supplying the city was damaged Thursday… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Targets Colonial Imbalances in Land Reform

The government is instituting land reform through key policies and laws to address historical injustices that have deprived many Namibians of access to productive land and economic… Read more »

Namibia: Youth Centres to Be Transformed Into Multi-Purpose Hubs

Twamanguluka youth organisation in partnership with the ministry of youth has launched a national initiative aimed at transforming youth centres into multi-purpose hubs for… Read more »

Namibia: Ngurare Praises Boy for Saving Toddlers

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has described 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni as a hero after the teenager rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in… Read more »

Namibia: Kasi Vibe Extends Vendor Application Deadline

Organisers of the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival have announced that the current window for local entrepreneurs, food vendors, and corporate exhibitors to secure stall space for the 2026… Read more »

Namibia: Doctors Disagree With Luvindao Over Public Hospital Medication Shortages

Medical specialists at public hospitals are disputing health minister Esperance Luvindao's claims that medicine stock levels have improved. Read more »